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I had 2 Breast Augmentations by Dr. Gelfant. 10...
Greeneyedgirl1July 7, 2013
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I had 2 Breast Augmentations by Dr. Gelfant. 10 Years ago I had 375 cc salines and wanted to downsize. I always felt they were a little large on my small frame but was concerned about loose skin when going smaller. I reduced by 200 CC as I went from 375 cc saline to 175 cc Silcone with no external lift. Armpit incision. Originally went from 32 AA to a 32 D, after the revision I am a 32 B/C now.
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November 21, 2022
I want to downsize too!! I went from a 32a to 32ddd. So upset as I loved to jog. I only wanted to be a C at the very biggest. Waiting to have mine redone too. I'm 59 and can't wait. I'm so terrified I won't find the right Dr.
February 18, 2023
I’m going in for my revision in a week. I started as a D cup and wanted a lift at age 46. Dr said I needed an implant with a lift. Ok…but I don’t want to be bigger. I came out a G cup. I’m 5’2” size 2. They were beautiful but in the way! Now at 62 I had them removed a couple months ago. I’m downsizing to 175cc. With some tissue removal but without a lift. It’s comforting to hear your story. I wish you had pics! I’m going to post because there’s so few downsizing.
March 3, 2023
I downsized also. My 2nd set were 500cc and my 3rd are 355cc Sientra. I could have even gone smaller, at 71 though, this is the last. I’m 5’ 5”” and weigh 123. Good luck with your surgery.
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Greeneyedgirl1July 20, 2013
I wanted to post without my bikini top but have a company phone so didn't feel comfortable taking the pics with it. I will post others, will just use a friends phone.
You can see by the pics that they are very natural looking now, or so I think:) I love them! would not want to be any larger. You can see a little bit of loose skin when I raise my arm to take one of the pics but that's not really noticeble ever and also may have something to do that I'm in my 40's :)
You can see by the pics that they are very natural looking now, or so I think:) I love them! would not want to be any larger. You can see a little bit of loose skin when I raise my arm to take one of the pics but that's not really noticeble ever and also may have something to do that I'm in my 40's :)
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September 13, 2013
You look perfect! I downsized from 400 mod + to 220 low profile and still feel large. You are the second person with 175 and I love it. I wish my surgeon let me go smaller but I had two consultations and one said not less than 250, the other not less than 220. Since mine are saline I hope in the near future to deflate then in office and decide if I want to remove or replace smaller under local anesthetic. But anyway, you look beautiful.
September 14, 2013
Thanks Sgfit! I feel So much better since going smaller. I'm so sorry to hear you still feel large. How long has it been since your surgery? Mine were pretty swollen for a 3-4 months afterwards and I was upset as wanted to be smaller. They did eventually go down in size when the swelling subsided. I totally know how you feel. Even with my 175 I'd be happy to be even a little smaller then I am now.
I had to push to go to 175cc they wanted me to go with 200+ as well. I wanted to go to 140 so 175 was a compromise. The 175 silicone look and feel totally natural on my body now but they are definitely the largest size I would want. If I ever had to re-do them again I'd go with the 140.
The good news as you said is that you have saline now so if you do have them redone again one day you can easily deflate them. I debated for a long time saline/vs silicone or having them totally out but in the end am happy with the smaller silicone. Really feel it gave me the most natural look.
Good luck with everything!
October 18, 2014
Thank you for sharing!! I have been back and forth about mine... and just scheduled my reduction. I am meeting this week with my PS on size. I am 42 yo, 5'4, 110 lbs and i feel way to big for my frame, and just silly with these boobs. I am yoga teacher so i feel like my boobs are just out there all the time. Mine are 350s .. I think I need to go down to at least a 250 (i hope its small enough) but just don't know where that will put me, I'm worried should I go smaller... I just want to be a B / fullB not a DD.
How long did it take for you to recover to the point you were lifting your arms comfortably and carrying normal things, like say a gallon of milk?
March 25, 2023
Look it up and ask the question but to my knowledge 175cc is a cup size or they’re about. 250 would not get you where you want.
Thank you for sharing your story on RealSelf! Did you stay with the original breast aug for about 9 years and then recently downsized? You mention you have a small body frame, what are your stats? Did you end up having much loose skin with the smaller implant size? Glad you are happy with your new results!
I have a friend in the exact same situation...in fact, I thought you were her! Yes, you're right though, you experienced a more unique situation. Most women want to go larger with their implants. Glad to hear your surgery and recovery went well and that you're loving your new results. Are you able to wear more form fitting clothes now and feel comfortable and confident? I'm glad the 175 cc's feel just right. Yes, we'd love to see some photos! Take care!
Thanks for the photos! Good point about the company phone! :) Glad you can wear the form fitting clothes without worrying about your breasts anymore. Enjoy!!